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Japanese Grand Prix

Round 17 · Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan

2006-10-08

Winner: Fernando Alonso (Renault)

P1
Fernando Alonso
Renault
P2
Felipe Massa
Ferrari · +16.151
P3
Giancarlo Fisichella
Renault · +23.953

Who won the 2006 Japanese Grand Prix?

The 2006 Japanese Grand Prix was won by Fernando Alonso driving for Renault, starting from 5th on the grid. Felipe Massa finished second, +16.151 behind, with Giancarlo Fisichella completing the podium. Fernando Alonso also set the fastest lap of the race at 1:32.676. It was an attrition-heavy race with 5 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 17 of the 2006 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan. Kimi Räikkönen was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 6 positions from P11 to finish P5.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Fernando Alonso10
2Felipe Massa8
3Giancarlo Fisichella6
4Jenson Button5
5Kimi Räikkönen4
6Jarno Trulli3
7Ralf Schumacher2
8Nick Heidfeld1
9Robert Kubica0
10Nico Rosberg0
11Pedro de la Rosa0
12Rubens Barrichello0
13Robert Doornbos0
14Vitantonio Liuzzi0
15Takuma Sato0
16Tiago Monteiro0
17Sakon Yamamoto0
18Scott Speed0
RMark Webber0
RMichael Schumacher0
RDavid Coulthard0
RChristijan Albers0

Qualifying

PosDriverQ1
1Felipe Massa1:30.112
2Michael Schumacher1:31.279
3Ralf Schumacher1:30.595
4Jarno Trulli1:30.420
5Fernando Alonso1:30.976
6Giancarlo Fisichella1:31.696
7Jenson Button1:30.847
8Rubens Barrichello1:31.972
9Nick Heidfeld1:31.811
10Nico Rosberg1:30.585
11Kimi Räikkönen1:32.080
12Robert Kubica1:31.204
13Pedro de la Rosa1:31.581
14Mark Webber1:31.647
15Vitantonio Liuzzi1:31.741
16Christijan Albers1:32.221
17David Coulthard1:32.252
18Robert Doornbos1:32.402
19Scott Speed1:32.867
20Takuma Sato1:33.666
21Tiago Monteiro1:33.709
22Sakon Yamamoto—

Position Changes

Lap Positions (Top 5)

Alonso
Massa
Fisichella
Button
Räikkönen
DriverL5L10L15L20L25L30L35L40L45L50Final
AlonsoP4P4P2P2P2P2P2P1P1P1P1
MassaP2P2P5P3P3P3P3P2P2P2P2
FisichellaP6P6P9P7P6P4P6P4P3P3P3
ButtonP7P7P3P9P7P6P4P5P4P4P4
RäikkönenP9P9P6P4P8P7P5P3P5P5P5

2006 Japanese Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 2006 Japanese Grand Prix?+
Fernando Alonso (Renault) won the 2006 Japanese Grand Prix on 2006-10-08 at Suzuka Circuit.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 2006 Japanese Grand Prix?+
P1: Fernando Alonso (Renault). P2: Felipe Massa (Ferrari), +16.151 behind. P3: Giancarlo Fisichella (Renault), +23.953 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 2006 Japanese Grand Prix?+
Felipe Massa took pole position for the 2006 Japanese Grand Prix.
Who set the fastest lap at the 2006 Japanese Grand Prix?+
Fernando Alonso set the fastest lap of the 2006 Japanese Grand Prix with a time of 1:32.676.
Which team won the 2006 Japanese Grand Prix?+
Renault won the 2006 Japanese Grand Prix with Fernando Alonso taking victory.